How to Grow Poppies from Seed

[@adamturner5005]

i wanted to grow a poppy an so happy i came across this, so basic an simple and perfect, no silly intro or outro, just simple to the point and perfect, thank you.

[@LearnHow2]

Hi Adam. Glad I could help! Keep safe.

[@kalayne6713]

So many gardeners say you can't transplant poppies but this proved you can! Very glad as I have tiny poppy seeds coming up in a punnet and fingers crossed, they will make it into the garden like yours. Thanks for this info.

[@LearnHow2]

I transplanted more than 12 of them and they all grew without fail.

[@rabbitphobia]

You can transplant them but the results suck many will die or at the least be stunted... I've tried this method it's not the right way to go about it... Either drop the seeds where you want them growing and DON"T cover them with soil they need light to germinate properly or use Jiffy pellets and then transplant them.

[@Zincink]

I scattered seeds one year and then later on I forgot and pulled all of them thinking they were weeds. Thanks for this very organized video. I’ll try the indoor method this time.

[@LearnHow2]

Thanks for your comment.

[@leylakayla5741]

Omg i just did this the other week where i scattered my wildflowers now im so upset i got rid if the poppies ughhbb

[@itkahsramal4983]

They really do look like weeds, dandelion to be exact.

[@hazeemah3911]

Amazing video!! Short and to the point with all the information I needed. Thank you so much

[@LearnHow2]

You're so welcome!

[@rosemarietaylor7721]

Thank you for giving very clear instructions in steps, feel confident now to have a go myself.

[@LearnHow2]

Hi Rosemarie! You can do it!

[@anafindlay1696]

I've never been able to successfully plant poppies from seed but I'm definitely trying your method!! Thanks ❤️

[@LearnHow2]

Thank you for your appreciation. Good luck with your growing!

[@HamzaKhan-dj2ri]

Can’t we plant it directly in to the garden soil

[@demesrvl6761]

@@HamzaKhan-dj2ri Yes, but then you are dependent on the whims of Mother Nature!

[@jane-isobeldennis3832]

Today the little pots had a breath of fresh air outside , and I just brought them into the conservatory # 6 are looking quite good # Cross toes too for the bees! The video helped !

[@LearnHow2]

Wonderful! Good luck with your growing.

[@bubblepop_plays]

Amazing work!! I love poppy flowers 🌼, will show this to my friend for reference 💛💛 thank you for your time and video.

[@LearnHow2]

Thank you for your appreciation and kind words. Keep safe.

[@catherinedang5609]

Thank you for a very clear and precise demonstration! I love that we get to see the transformation of the seedlings from start to the end product. I sow too many seeds without labelling and I unknowingly threw out some poppy seedlings because they look like weeds here. However, thanks to your video I know what poppy seedlings look like and will not throw them out now. I don't know my climate zone here but I know it's called the Mediterranean or temperate zone. I have 1 month of Winter left, is it too late to sow poppy seeds into my garden beds?

[@LearnHow2]

Hi Catherine. Thank you for your kind comments. I think you will be ok planting now. I have plants that 'self seeded' - the seeds survived winter and grew into healthy plants the following year. Keep safe.

[@rabbitphobia]

Poppies hate the heat (25c and above) if it doesn't kill them it will certainly stunt them I also live in a temperate zone so from mid-autumn all the way through to early spring is the best time to sow them.

[@jane-isobeldennis3832]

Yes Compost a must now and all ready and wanting to grow my poppies again and more plants ' such a great video to follow thank you

[@LearnHow2]

Hi Jane-Isobel. Good luck with your growing and keep safe.

[@carolinayoung879]

Great video Very easy to follow and straight to the point.

[@LearnHow2]

Hi Carolina. Thank you for your appreciation. Keep safe.

[@portraitandcaricature9886]

Thank you for sharing your video, it is very clear what we should do, I would like to use this method to grow himalayan poppy.

[@LearnHow2]

You are most welcome.

[@fuzzyfps5644]

Very simple-straight to the point explanation, easy to understand and nice overall. Thank you for the video friend

[@LearnHow2]

Glad you liked it! Keep safe.

[@jane-isobeldennis3832]

Brilliant 2023 my very small seedlings # poppy plants have reached the point now of putting them into smaller pots ..and I hope they flower this summer or 2024

[@LearnHow2]

Fingers crossed!

[@johnsmiths9682]

Great video, a great tip I got from an expert that I always try to pass on is after digging hole for the plant, fill it full of water then place the plant in, this makes sure that the plant gets all the water it needs to the roots rather than watering it in.

[@LearnHow2]

Thank you for your tip! I will use your method in future. Keep safe.

[@rosejacks8662]

Thank you, you explained every step well!❤

[@LearnHow2]

Thank you!

[@sarcasmo57]

You have beautiful hands like a model.

[@LearnHow2]

Thank you! 😊

[@SailingSarah]

I'm jealous D:

[@paulgill2042]

I have had latex gloves made to look just like them. I wear them when I can and caress my whole body with them.

[@estherhughes1713]

My first time planting poppies. Very good information. Thank you 😊

[@LearnHow2]

Hi Ester. Glad it was helpful! Keep safe.

[@rainydaze9318]

I've read that poppies don't like to be moved around! But you did it so I'm going to try it!

[@LearnHow2]

Yes I have read the same thing but it didnt affect mine. Keep safe.

[@heathermuir2842]

So glad I found ur video ur brilliant at explaining making it so easy thank you so much x Heather 🇬🇧

[@LearnHow2]

Hi Heather. I'm so glad to have been of help. Keep safe.

[@TheTjoy910]

I love your format of video. So simple and you get what you need. Can you do morning glory?

[@LearnHow2]

Thank you for your appreciation. This year's planting schedule is well under way. I will grow Morning Glory next year.

[@TheTjoy910]

@@LearnHow2 awesome! Thanks!!!

[@beautylife310]

I am planning to do this as my new project during lock-down, never planted anything before. Thanks for your video, simple and clear, really helps! One question, I assume the first tray you used is the seeding soil, afterwards you moved the tiny plant into a pot, so for this I should use compost for potting? or the same seeding soil still ok? Thanks!

[@LearnHow2]

I used compost for both stages.

[@AnnhilateTheNihilist]

A year late - how did it go?

[@juliehall956]

Another great and well explained video

[@LearnHow2]

Thank you for your appreciation.

[@technosaurus3805]

Why do I keep getting poppy related video recommendations?

[@Jin-Ro]

Have you watched Train Spotting or Narcos recently?

[@erik61801]

i do also. i watched the old dude boil the heads.

[@xavierfournier1720]

@@erik61801 i just did the same thing lol thanks drugTube

[@differentname8051]

Got us figured out. Lol

[@jordanblackbird7223]

cuz you keep watching them

[@isheysantiago5767]

I love this flower. I dag then on the röad each time i like going Home. They are so beaitiful

[@LearnHow2]

Hi Ishey. I agree, they are beautiful flowers. Keep safe.

[@mnr146]

Thank you for this excellent video!

[@LearnHow2]

Hi Mala. You're very welcome! Keep safe.

[@dahlialady4131]

My friend gave me a box of lovely pink Poppy seeds. I will follow your methods. Greetings from Berlin, Germany

[@LearnHow2]

That is great to hear. Good luck with your growing! Greetings from the UK and keep safe.

[@Postulatedstate]

What strain?

[@uniteamerica9446]

Thank you. Good job. Nice plants, nice video.

[@LearnHow2]

So nice of you to say so! Keep safe.

[@anitablanco7309]

Thanks for this video! I like to plant poppy seeds.

[@LearnHow2]

Hi Anita. Thank you for your appreciation.

[@anitablanco7309]

@@LearnHow2 Welcome!

[@somnathbharti6213]

I want seed

[@Longshanks1956]

Just what I needed to know. Thank you.

[@LearnHow2]

Glad it was helpful! Keep safe.

[@LA-cw6rc]

Thank you so much for a clear and simple video. I was wondering, do you think I can plant them in a pot as I don’t have any border room left. Thanks x

[@LearnHow2]

They should be ok in pots if the pot is large enough. Make sure they are well watered and get plenty of light. keep safe.

[@sherryglisson4885]

I have several seedlings growing in containers right now....you just need the right soil a pot that is really deep to accommodate the long poppy roots and some wire netting to keep the birds from eating your seeds.. Some of my pots are actually 5 gallon buckets that I got for free and drilled holes in them for drainage....i love 5 gallon buckets for this because most of mine are at least 19 inches deep....buckets have the added advabtage of being easier to move around than regular pots....its real work to move a pot that weighs 50 or 60 pounds so the plastic buckets are great being light weight.....id love to find an 8 gallon bucket that is from 22 to 24 inches deep....the deeper the container the healthier your plants root system will be...

[@rabbitphobia]

@@sherryglisson4885 I have also used 5gallon/20liter buckets and it works fine.

[@benzuckerman]

Very interesting and very helpful. Thank you for sharing!

[@LearnHow2]

Hi Benjamin. Its my pleasure! Keep safe.

[@ploff3952]

Thank you this was very helpful! wish my poppy seeds some luck :)

[@LearnHow2]

Good luck!! I'm glad to have been of help. Keep safe.

[@user-iz7zo1wj4o]

thank you and good luck to me!

[@peterwalsh4158]

Very good video for children

[@LearnHow2]

Hi Peter. Glad you think so! Keep safe.

[@seancarroll9104]

very clear and informative thank you.

[@LearnHow2]

Thanks Sean. Keep safe.

[@axiomist4488]

Very simple and very nice. Do they die each year and then are reborrn, just like any other flower ?

[@LearnHow2]

Thank you for your kind comment. Mine are left in the ground over winter and they flower again each year. Keep safe.

[@vfswan54]

Great presentation

[@LearnHow2]

Thank you for your appreciation

[@allen2212]

Very clear useful video, I am trying growing poppy this year. Thank you.

[@LearnHow2]

Hi Allen.Thank you for your appreciation and good luck with your growing! Keep safe.

[@nicholas19644]

Did they grow?

[@allen2212]

@@nicholas19644 Yes, and I had post it on, please connect to the following link kzbin.info/www/bejne/qpKrnWqAodCrmMk Thank you.

[@varunsharma4817]

Very good demonstration.

[@LearnHow2]

Thank you! Keep safe.

[@cbvickers4044]

Easy to understand video, thank you. Between 4:04 and 4:15 the plant appears to have just completely changed. At 1st the leaves were smooth and suddenly they were spiky. Plus you did not mention any fertilization of the seedlings.....?

[@LearnHow2]

Hello Cynthia, than you for your appreciation. Between 4:04 and 4:15 several weeks passed and I can assure you it is the same plant! I am not sure at what point the leaves became spikey! I didnt use any fertilizer but if your soil is poor you may need to add some.

[@misanthropic985]

Cynthia Brown-Vickers you do realize there’s several different types and species!

[@kelza_]

Thank you so much! I bought a bunch of California poppy seeds and am nervous to start them as I live in AZ (hot and dry!!), but hopefully with gentle indoor care I can get them to a point in which they’ll survive planting 😁😁

[@LearnHow2]

Thank you for your comment. Good luck with your growing!

[@s.leemccauley7302]

I think if you start them and use a. Airconditionef it might work. Or start when the days will be be at no higher than 55 for two weeks plus a day. I just read these ideas. though.

[@russellwilson9740]

LearnHow2 -Thanks for the video! What time of the year do I put seeds inn propagator tray? I live in a zone w/ weather like UK. Same parallel.

[@LearnHow2]

Hi Russell. Here in the UK I start my seeds early Spring (beginning of March). Keep safe.

[@nunomesquita8546]

What type of compost it is do you use?question from Portugal...good day

[@LearnHow2]

I used a brand called 'Humax' but it is not available now due to move away from Peat based compost.

[@noreenhollywood620]

Great video and thorough explanation. Just moved to a new house with established border....lots of poppies showing up. Do I cut the poppy seed heads off (after they have dried out and replant them at a later date) or do I let the green foliage / plant remain in the ground, as have read that the roots remain dormant?

[@LearnHow2]

Hi Noreen. If you leave the seed heads on then they will self seed to give you new plants next year. Alternatively cut off the seed heads and some of the foliage and the same plant will regrow and flower (sometimes in the same year but generally next year),

[@noreenhollywood3120]

LearnHow2 thank you for the response. It makes sense to me now. Much appreciated. Thanks again! 😊

[@anonymousno1261]

I'm going to grow these next year in time for rememberance day

[@LearnHow2]

What a lovely thought. Keep safe.

[@rosgembrun]

Thanks. Now I know how.

[@LearnHow2]

Hi Frank. You are most welcome. Keep safe.

[@Mlicensemanitoba]

Is it same for all kind of poppies ?

[@quintenandjoannklonowski134]

your voice, birds and video is relaing

[@LearnHow2]

Thank you so much for your kind words. Keep safe.

[@charlesbale8376]

Great info; thanks for sharing.

[@LearnHow2]

Thank you Charles. Glad it was helpful!

[@veronikaozimkovsky791]

Hi, I'm enjoying your videos a lot - short, informative and straight to the point! I just bought a pack of Flanders Poppies (spring time in Australia). I wonder if your method would work also for them as I heard that Flanders Poppies don't like being replanted? Would like to know if you had any experience planting them (Flanders) in the past?

[@LearnHow2]

Hi Veronika. Thank you for your appreciation. I have no experience of Flanders Poppies but I would advise planting the seeds directly in your garden. I have a lot of Poppies that self seed and easily grow. Keep safe.

[@JohnSmith-fq7hj]

So did you transplant them and did it work? I'm growing opium poppies and alot says the same they don't transplant well.

[@apostolicambassadorsminist8985]

I have a ton of poppy seedlings "sprouts" is what I call them. They only have 2 tiny leaves...but they are bunched up and look like grass! However am I going to divide them 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@LearnHow2]

👍👍

[@thelast1900]

Gorgeous!

[@LearnHow2]

Thank you!

[@crystalblueocean]

Great video, thank you :) Now I just have to hope that the seeds will produce flowers after all that work :)

[@LearnHow2]

Hi Jason. Thanks for your appreciation. Good luck with your growing and keep safe.

[@ps8015]

Hello, How much time between step 2 and 3 , and between step 3 and 4. Thank you for sharing your experience.

[@LearnHow2]

I will have to look back through my video archive to get the exact dates so it may take a while. Keep safe.

[@cerec69]

I was planning to sow out side but was worrying I’d loose the germinating seeds amongst the weeds. I’ll now plant in seed trays in my greenhouse. Thanks. By the way your garden trowel looked more like a small pointing trowel for pointing brick work😏

[@LearnHow2]

Good luck with your growing. Yes, it is a brick pointing trowel ... I find the pointed end very useful for making small holes and removing weeds without disturbing plant roots.

[@zeroxox777]

I'm glad to see you show me how to transfer poppies from seed tray to pot and then pot to garden, but you do seem to be breaking what is asserted as a cardinal rule with regards poppy; DON'T TRANSPLANT - POPPIES HATE TO BE TRANSPLANTED! I saw one knowledgeable youtuber suggest, after showing us how to germinate seeds on kitchen towel to test if they are viable, that there is only one place for these sprouts once they've germinated and that's in the bin because they hate being transferred. I've heard others suggest transferring must only be done as a last resort, because they will not grow very well if at all once transferred. My suspicion is that transferring will likely limit the size of the plant, and possibly the success rate, but there are infinite reasons why you might want or need to transfer poppies and it would be nice to see someone demonstrate how to do so with a poppy plant, i.e. at what stage and by what means, so thank you. I may need to draw on your teaspoon method to save a few poppies that are growing too close together!

[@LearnHow2]

I transplanted about 12 poppies when I made the video. Not one of them failed. Maybe I was lucky, maybe I had a variety that was ok with transplanting.

[@elfling1362]

They probably get stressed very easily..id use a longer tool to transplant rather then a spoon so you dont upset the delicate roots...then water with a liquid fertilizer thats made for stress recovery..i use Seasol in australia..its amazing at boosting plants and natural..within half a hour the plants are happier

[@kimberley1195]

I was just wondering when the flower is spent can you let it dry and will there be more seeds for next year thanks x

[@LearnHow2]

Hi Kaz. Yes you can use the seeds next year after drying out....look it up in google. Keep safe.

[@teekotrain6845]

I'm planting with the leftovers in my bagel bag and my pretzel bag.

[@LearnHow2]

Ha Ha. My wife grows sunflowers from seed that is sold for eating.

[@thelastoneontheplanetearth]

Did it grow?

[@pinguinoramirez8728]

Those won't grow, they've been cooked!

[@angelacase2331]

@@pinguinoramirez8728 I've read comments by others that have germinated the ones sold in bags or spice bottles.

[@banneduser978]

do you have to transplant them can u pop the seeds right in the ground?

[@LearnHow2]

From what I have read it can be better to plant seeds directly in the ground. Keep safe.

[@banneduser978]

@@LearnHow2 That's what I'm going to do I remember last year the seeds didn't sprout in the trey I will plant them in ground is it okay to plant them in August I'm in Canada.

[@mrsh2018]

Would you recommend planters or keeping them in the ground?

[@LearnHow2]

Hi Bronagh. y choice would be in the ground. Keep safe.

[@aksheee]

Thanks 😊

[@LearnHow2]

You're welcome! Keep safe.

[@aksheee]

@@LearnHow2 you too! :)

[@Healing_Garden]

오~~ 신기해요~아름다운 꽃을 보네요

[@LearnHow2]

Thank you. I am pleased that you enjoyed the video.

[@karenkimberley241]

Thankyou so much I have planted poppy seeds and was wondering what way to replant them 😊

[@LearnHow2]

Hi Karen. Good luck with your growing!

[@karenkimberley241]

White Wild thankyou so much 😊

[@customprc]

Nice job mate, well done.

[@LearnHow2]

Thank you for your appreciation.

[@QU35TIONZcc]

When in the year do you start this?

[@LearnHow2]

I started mine at the end of winter

[@catburglah]

I have essentially zero gardening experience planning to grow poppies next year and this was really informative, thank you. Is there any particular benefit/reason you germinate them in the tray instead of directy sowing the seeds outside?

[@LearnHow2]

Yes. Starting in a tray allows me to start the seeds indoors in the warm a few months before they would germinate outside. This gives the plants a 2 month head start when planted out late Spring. Germinating indoors is more predictable - I control the water and the heat to give ideal germinating conditions. Outside temperatures/rainfall can vary enormously to such an extent that some seeds dont germinate. Good luck with your growing and keep safe.

[@catburglah]

@@LearnHow2 likewise, thank you!

[@vh2337]

In the beginning when you plant the seeds in the tray, do you water them after placing the plastic on top?

[@LearnHow2]

No. Water the compost before planting the seeds in the tray. Doing it afterwards can wash the seeds away to the side. Keep safe.

[@AmorFatiMementoMori]

Do all poppies produce the milky sap? Which brands or colors can I by to avoid this? Also do regular garden stores have warnings on seed packets to avoid this?

[@LearnHow2]

I am sorry but I dont know the answer to this. Keep safe.

[@machomanrandysavage107]

How can I harvest the opium from the poppies?

[@p.a.russell4210]

Does anybody know what variety they use for cooking purposes, such as for poppy seed muffins? I was just curious if they could be planted?

[@lori8553]

P.A. Russell , I don’t think they will grow as cooking with poppy seeds the seeds have been processed or heated to a temperature so you can’t grow them. I don’t even see how it would be legal to grow poppies. As you know this plant is what they make opioids from. DANGEROUS stuff.

[@ghostwalk2446]

Lmao, "cooking purposes", right

[@RandomGuy-jq3jz]

The type of poppy you are looking for is called the papaver somniferum (Opium poppy). It is legal to grow in the U.S.A. The seeds from this poppy plant are commonly used in cooking. However if you are caught milking or using the poppies for any other purpose than agricultural or culinary you could be subjected to criminal litigation. I have these growing wild on my 65 acre property and once they get established they can grow easily (depending on climate). Truly a beautiful flower and an amazing plant.

[@p.a.russell4210]

@@RandomGuy-jq3jz Thank you for taking the time to answer. I was truly just curious if the cooking seed variety could be planted, as opposed to actually buying another set of seeds. Thanks!

[@debbielebovic6573]

@@p.a.russell4210 this variety, “opium poppy” has the most gorgeous flowers on glaucous blue stems.

[@joshyboy111millson]

thanks m8

[@LearnHow2]

Hi Joshua. You are very welcome. Keep safe.

[@MKultrapdx]

I have had bad luck transplanting these as they don't like their roots messed with. I also found a week in the freezer as seed before broadcast sowing them give a much larger and healthier plant.

[@LearnHow2]

Thank you for your very useful tips.

[@l.p.5499]

Very well explained video. Well done.

[@LearnHow2]

Thank you for your kind comment.

[@noreenhollywood620]

Quick question...you mentioned the plants may not flower the same year you plant them. So do I just leave in the ground and patiently wait? My hubby says I have no patience but I will try! :)

[@LearnHow2]

I planted many seeds last March. The plants shown in the video flowered in September the same year. There were others that didnt flower so were left in the ground over winter. They now have many flower buds and I expect flowers in the next few weeks.

[@copperridgegrow3940]

You left the most important part out that comes after the petals fall off 😉

[@txyz9294]

Nice, catch is in the US, at least the part I'm in, try and find any poppy seeds that aren't pre-cooked first !!!! Good luck....

[@LearnHow2]

Sorry to hear that! I bought mine in a packet from a garden store.

[@shortchanged.]

Easy as pie

[@shortchanged.]

Try your grocery store in spice area.. bread seed poppy spice are growing in my garden

[@DERAILED98]

Natural ether. You’re welcome.

[@petschanel3072]

Beautiful

[@LearnHow2]

Thank you! Keep safe.

[@Life-of-Kirti]

Nice video.

[@LearnHow2]

Thank you for your appreciation.

[@unlockscotland]

I assume keep the compost moist in the propagator tray or let it dry out a bit? Until they are in the garden does it matter if they are in the light or dark.

[@LearnHow2]

Hi Gary. Keep the compost moist and keep them in the light. Keep safe.

[@JohnSmith-fq7hj]

How long it take for them to reach the size before you transfered them into individual pots? I got a bunch in separate pots each with a couple but I feel like they just stoped growing they just now got their 2nd set of leaves but seems like it's been over a month since I planted them. they're opium poppies would that make a difference or they grow about the same.

[@LearnHow2]

Hi John. It was between 6 and 8 weeks before I potted them. Keep safe.

[@EmmaGoldmanlovesyou]

My poppies that spilled and got damp sprouted on a cheesecloth, how can I transfer them or how can I keep them alive? They’re now sitting on a plate, with little seedlings all around the edges. But there are some mildewy ones in the middle. I’ve always wanted poppies, and I’m about to build a small garden. Any help??

[@LearnHow2]

Take only the heathy seeds and carefully put them in small pots of compost (one or two per pot). Cover them with compost.

[@apostolicambassadorsminist8985]

Is it possible to grow them in the shade? Or a spot that doesn't have but maybe 2h of sun

[@LearnHow2]

They may struggle but why not give it a go? Keep safe.

[@apostolicambassadorsminist8985]

Actually I find them growing now faster than the ones in the Sun... That's kind of weird

[@Noone-rt6pw]

I saw it said it was best to plant directly as they did not transplant well. Would this be pertaining to certain types or are they all successful with this process?

[@LearnHow2]

I had no problem with transplanting but I have also heard that planting directly is better. Keep safe.

[@Noone-rt6pw]

@@LearnHow2 I appreciate the feedback.

[@dickandhopesmagicalrainbow8192]

The "established plant" leaves looked like leaves from an entirely different plant than the young ones you planted out. Was it a different variety? Also, the leaves on the poppies I have started look very different from either of your poppies.

[@LearnHow2]

I can assure you the early plants and the established plants are one and the same. The poppies you have panted will probably be a different variety to mine. Keep safe.

[@dickandhopesmagicalrainbow8192]

@@LearnHow2 Good to. know that they change so much. Yes, I looked mine up after. California poppies look very different. Thank you. Your videos are very helpful.

[@jillybet3]

You could just try growing them in situ. And once established they self seed readily.

[@LearnHow2]

Thank you for your advice... we are all learning every day.

[@nowirehangers2815]

@@LearnHow2 slugs and snails seem to love them so i wait til they are much larger and more established before planting out. They will seed from scattering but they are considered snacks.

[@martincobilich2194]

Do all Poppys have medical, alkaloid components

[@Revel-ss1sz]

Thanks sir

[@LearnHow2]

You are most welcome

[@busterthemutt8224]

Everything iv read says they need to be on top of the soil due to then needing light. Iv tired buried slight and on top. I'm making sure to cold stratifie them for 2week to 2 months. Iv planted over 100 poppy this year. Haven't had a single one sprout. Not sure how old the seeds are but I bought them about 8 months ago and have been tried since to grow them. I have 3 kinds none will grow no mater what I try. Poppy and cauliflower are the only thing iv never been able to sprout.

[@LearnHow2]

Thanks for your tips and sorry you are having problems. Best wishes and keep safe.

[@user-kq2kd1vx8b]

What if don’t cover the plate r

[@ashleysmashley2323]

Do I need to plant them in clay-like soil when they are ready to be planted?

[@LearnHow2]

Hi Ashley. No plant them in 'normal' soil. Unfortunately my soil is poor so I just have to work with it.

[@KehillahHamashiach]

Thank you

[@apostolicambassadorsminist8985]

You say 2 sets but when you transfer your poppies they are much bigger and have 3 or 4 leaves! This is how mine look literally 🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱

[@LearnHow2]

Two sets of 2 leaves is 4 leaves. This is only a rough guide so it is not too important. Keep safe.

[@Deimian22]

I had understood that they needed light to germinate and that they should not be covered. I can't get my poppies to germinate at all. I tried putting them in the fridge to stratify them. I sowed the boleo without covering the seeds but pressing against the ground. It is the first time that some seeds resist me! I can't believe it lol

[@LearnHow2]

You are correct - they do need light but mine geminated ok. Sorry to hear about your growing troubles.

[@seamuswarren]

Hello LearnHow2, How do the poppy seeds in this tutorial differ from those sold in the spice section of the supermarket? Are supermarket Poppy Seeds are sterile? Poppy flowers presumable differ from Opium? Aside from legal concerns, I'm wondering how Opium poppies are cultivated. I think Opium is a pain killer or anaesthetic.

[@rabbitphobia]

They don't differ they are the same (Papaver somniferum, commonly known as the opium poppy or breadseed poppy) Supermarket poppy seeds are often viable. As to legal concerns if you grow them and don't harvest the opium to sell you should be fine (there are way too many people growing it). Yes, opium is a very powerful painkiller and very additive be careful if you go down that route.

[@williamperyemaher7531]

Aiming for opi.

[@maragrace820]

Do we need to put them in the freezer first?

[@LearnHow2]

Not if you bought the seeds but if you collected them from flowers then they will need to be put in the refrigerator. Keep safe.

[@seedysloth8015]

Do I germinate is sunlight?

[@LearnHow2]

Start them in the dark but once the seeds have germinated move them into sunlight.

[@seedysloth8015]

LearnHow2 thank you!

[@NualaOSullivan20]

Do you have to water the seedlings much?

[@LearnHow2]

Hi Nuala. Just keep them moist (not wet) and dont let them dry out.

[@dddev641]

What is the name of your seed compost ? We do not have seed compost here in New York.

[@LearnHow2]

The compost I use here in the UK is called 'Humax'. It is great for both starting seeds and ongoing planting. I am not sure if it is available in the USA.

[@misscandicern]

Espoma seed starting mix. Try that brand

[@shammishafi09]

Hi, My poppy plants are so thin and looks like its growing very slowly. How old are your plants to have thick leaves like that?

[@LearnHow2]

My plants in the video grew over a period of 6 months. Keep safe.

[@shammishafi09]

@@LearnHow2 Also, 1. Why my poppy plants wilted in the sun eventhough its soil is moist? 2. Its also super thin and falling on the ground? 3. My poppy plants leaves are too small and turning yellow. Sorry for too many questions.